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Morrey Family History

Morrey Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Morey.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Morrey family from?

You can see how Morrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Morrey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 253 Morrey families living in Staffordshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Morrey's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Morrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morrey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Morrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Morrey. 18% of Morrey men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Morrey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Morrey were Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    18%
  • Horseman On Farm
    13%
  • Dairy Farmer
    10%
  • Incapacitated
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%

What Morrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Morrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morrey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Morrey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 856 military records available for the last name Morrey. For the veterans among your Morrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morrey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Morrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Morrey in 1963 was 85, and 49 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morrey ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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